In September 2013 compared with August 2013, the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade1 fell by 0.6% in the euro area2 (EA17) and by 0.3% in the EU282, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In August3 retail trade increased by 0.5% and 0.2% respectively. In September 2013 compared with September 20124, the retail sales index rose by 0.3% in the euro area and by 0.8% in the EU28. In September 2013 compared with August 2013, “Food, drinks and tobacco” fell by 0.6% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EU28. The non-food sector decreased by 0.1% in the euro area, but rose ... (full story)